Job Title: Construction Laborer – Erosion Control
Job Description
This role focuses on installing and maintaining erosion control systems on commercial construction sites while supporting site safety, cleanliness, and efficient project delivery. You will work outdoors year-round, operate a variety of equipment and hand tools, and contribute to the successful completion of large-scale projects, including data center work.
Responsibilities
Install and maintain erosion control devices, including silt fences, erosion control blankets, wattles, and mulch bags.
Operate construction and landscaping equipment such as tractors and skid steers in a safe and efficient manner.
Use hand tools and power tools, including shovels, staple guns, utility knives, and similar equipment, to complete daily tasks.
Assist with small crews on erosion control and related tasks, with the opportunity to eventually lead small crews as skills and experience grow.
Support general construction and landscaping activities as needed, including heavy lifting and material handling.
Travel from the home base to various project sites as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support project schedules and team objectives.
Essential Skills
Experience with construction general labor in commercial construction or similar field-based work.
Hands-on experience with landscaping tasks and outdoor site work.
Ability to operate or learn to operate equipment such as tractors and skid steers safely.
Comfort working with erosion control materials, including silt fence, erosion control blankets, wattles, and mulch bags.
Reliability to work the scheduled shift of 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (or until the job is done), including flexibility to stay until tasks are completed.
Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
OSHA 10 certification preferred but not required.
Experience with power tools used in construction and landscaping environments.
Familiarity with erosion control on commercial job sites.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to different project sites from the Olathe, KS area is beneficial.
Why Work Here?
You join a team that offers steady, year-round work with a strong pipeline of projects, including high-profile data center work. The role provides clear room for growth, with opportunities to build new skills, take on more responsibility, and eventually lead small crews as you develop. You work in a busy, fast-paced environment where your contributions in the field directly support the success of large, impactful projects.
Work Environment
This position is based out of the Olathe, KS area with regular travel to various project sites. Work takes place outdoors year-round, so you should be prepared to work in a range of weather conditions and on active commercial construction sites. The typical shift runs from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with the expectation to stay until the job is done when needed. You will regularly use and be around construction and landscaping equipment such as tractors, skid steers, and a variety of hand and power tools. The environment is physically demanding, hands-on, and safety-focused, with an emphasis on maintaining a clean, organized job site and properly caring for tools and equipment. Appropriate workwear suitable for outdoor construction and varying weather conditions is expected.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Olathe, KS.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Olathe,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2026.
About Aerotek
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.